Fluorescent strip light style L.E.D. retrofit wiring methods

Abstract

The following depictions are of the retrofit wiring of a fluorescent “strip-light” style fixture for conversion to an LED light. Some of the drawings depict a fixture for use of a single lamp while others depict accommodating multiple lamps. The pattern is essentially the same. The perspective is from inside the fixture looking at the bottoms of the “tombstones” or lamp holders. Notice that there is no ballast included in the depictions. The ballast does not necessarily have to be removed entirely from the fixture, but it may need to be bypassed. There are two basic options of wiring methods used to make the conversion, one for increased safety, the other for economy. The multiple depictions represent the numerous variations of the conversion. FIGS. 1 - 26 represent wiring for improved safety. FIGS. 27 - 38 represent wiring for improved economy.

1 . A method for utilizing fluorescent strip-light style fixtures for use with LED lamps. 
     
     
         2 . Improving the safety of retrofitting a fluorescent strip-light fixture for use of LED lamps, whereby keeping the positive and neutral terminals at opposing ends. 
     
     
         3 . Improving the economy of retrofitting a fluorescent strip-light fixture for use of LED lamps, whereby keeping the positive and neutral terminals on the same end of the fixture.